FOIA Request to University of California Los Angeles regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) under the California Public Records Act. The request seeks access to a complete list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi from all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether the courses were conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.
The requested information also includes relevant metadata such as course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and course delivery format. The requester is seeking this information in an electronic format.
The request was made by West LA Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester has indicated that they are eligible for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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